Gadget News
Lyft's e-bikes return to New York City after a braking issue delay
Engadget - 19 Feb 2020 12:00
After a delay due to brake issues, Lyft's Citi Bike has rolled out a fleet of "several hundred" e-bikes in New York City. They're now available to rent at any of the 900 Citi Bike stations in the city via the City Bike a...
Blue Apron considers selling itself as it bleeds customers
Engadget - 19 Feb 2020 02:33
Blue Apron has been struggling in recent years, and that's leading the company to consider some extreme options. The online meal kit service has revealed that it's looking at "strategic alternatives" that include a merge...
12-inch iPad Pro with 3D ToF sensor still coming next month
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 05:31
Apple has just publicly admitted that the novel coronavirus outbreak will indeed have adverse effects on its upcoming products, warning investors of supply shortages and missing earlier guidance targets. It’s not all d...
Google app's dark mode now available to all beta users on Android
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 04:30
The Google app’s dark mode feature is now available to all Android users who are part of the beta testing program, the company has announced. The dark mode was previously only available to owners of Pixel devices that ...
Jason Blum Swears the New Halloween Trilogy Won't Have a Lord of the Rings Problem
Gizmodo - 19 Feb 2020 03:30
There's a potential problem when you announce that a film will be getting two sequels to make the series a trilogy. The second movie could end up feeling insignificant because we already know the story will continue.
Firefox beta VPN subscription service gets an Android app
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 02:43
Firefox Private Network, the company’s subscription VPN service that is still stuck in private beta, has been updated with support for its own Android app. This expands the software support from Windows 10 and ChromeOS...
Final Fantasy VII Remake shows off a trio of DLC summons
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 17:23
Final Fantasy VII Remake‘s release date is quickly approaching, and as with many major games these days, Square Enix is offering the title in a variety of different editions. These editions – the standard, deluxe, an...
Google parent pulls the plug on power-generating kite project
Ars Technica - 19 Feb 2020 17:17
First moonshot project to be axed since Google cofounders stepped back from management.
This everyday AirPods Charging Case is an ideal must have for Marshall fans
The Gadget Flow - 19 Feb 2020 17:00
If you’ve got a thing for Marshall accessories, you will love this everyday AirPods Charging Case. The Marshall-inspired design enhances the overall look of this otherwise-regular AirPods case. It does everything that�...
Cheaper iPhone production hit with delays after all
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 03:59
The effects of the novel coronavirus have already started to be seen and felt in the tech industry. Big events like MWC 2020 have been canceled while press announcements are being moved to live streaming platforms. Compa...
Alphabet quits work on its energy-generating kites
Engadget - 19 Feb 2020 03:44
Alphabet's years-long involvement with energy-making kites is no more. The Google parent is ending its work on Makani's wind power technology, with X's Moonshot lead Astro Teller warning that the path to a viable busines...
House Lawmaker Asks Amazon to Turn Over Ring's Police Requests
Gizmodo - 19 Feb 2020 23:58
A House subcommittee that oversees consumer protection and information security in the private sector is pursuing a deeper understanding of how Ring's partnerships with local and state law enforcement agencies mesh with ...
Google will review Android apps that request background location info
Engadget - 19 Feb 2020 23:47
Google's upcoming efforts to improve mobile privacy will extend beyond the upgrades in Android 11. Starting August 3rd, the company will require approval for background location requests in all Play Store-bound Android a...
Entire Star Wars Skywalker Saga getting a big box set - with a catch
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 23:20
With the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the saga that started way back in the 1970s is finally complete. That, of course, means that it’s time for a box set featuring all nine films in the Skywalker Saga,...
Nissan Switch car subscription promises daily swaps for one monthly fee
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 23:10
Nissan is trialing a subscription car service, with Nissan Switch allowing drivers to swap cars potentially as often as every day. The scheme – which follows a number of premium and luxury automakers offering similar s...
Wyze details future products: Band, Scale, outdoor and doorbell cameras
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 23:09
Budget smart home company Wyze has offered its customers a look at its upcoming product lineup, including new products that were made obvious as part of the company’s massive data leak late last year. In addition to pl...
New Phone, Who This? It's Mike Bloomberg
Gizmodo - 19 Feb 2020 23:00
Welcome to Michael Bloomberg's campaign, where we all live now. Also, I'm here as a friend to tell you that The Fight for Equal Rights Has Been One of the Great Fights of Mike's Life.
Android 11 prepares phones for 5 different states of 5G
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 22:48
Today we get our first major glimpse of what Google developers are doing to prepare Android 11 (or Android R) for 5G connectivity. We see the next-generation operating system update with the Android 11 Developer Preview,...
Alamo Drafthouse's movie-per-day Season Pass is finally here
Engadget - 19 Feb 2020 22:45
It took many months, but Alamo Drafthouse's Season Pass is finally available to everyone -- but like some rivals, what you'll pay depends on where you live. The service gives everyone access to one regularly priced movie...
Hasbro Is Bringing Back Tiger Electronics' Handheld LCD Games
Gizmodo - 19 Feb 2020 22:35
Toy Fair 2020 is just a couple of days away and soon the internet will be abuzz with all the new toys arriving this year, but all the old toys as well. Continuing a trend seen at the show for the past couple of years, Ha...
Zero SR/S electric motorcycle is a comfier cruiser (but it's definitely not slow)
Slash Gear - 19 Feb 2020 22:32
Electric bike company Zero Motorcycles has added a new model to the lineup, with the SR/S promising more comfort for long-distance cruising to go with its stealthy drivetrain. Borrowing the electric motors and other comp...
Nissan hopes people will pay $699 a month to swap cars on demand
Engadget - 19 Feb 2020 22:32
Over the last couple of years, we've seen automakers like Porsche and Cadillac try their hand at car subscription services, and now Nissan is doing the same. Starting in Houston, the Japanese automaker is testing its new...